Question 1

Is the Toyota PRIUS C reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota PRIUS C has 278 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2018 (9 complaints), 2016 (16 complaints), 2015 (24 complaints). Years to avoid: 2013 (88 complaints), 2012 (88 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Toyota PRIUS C should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2013, 2012 Toyota PRIUS C. The 2013 model has the most complaints (88) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Toyota PRIUS C?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Toyota PRIUS C are 2018 (9 complaints), 2016 (16 complaints), 2015 (24 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2018	9	WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO OTHER VEHICLE...	Excellent Reliability
2016	16	THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TWICE. EVERY TIME I ATTEMP...	Above Average
2015	24	RODENTS ARE DESTROYING THE WRITING ON MY ENGINE. T...	Above Average
2014	53	A LOS 3 MESES DE COMPRADO FUE EN MARZO 2017 DIO LA...	Average
2013	88	WHEN I PULLED UP OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE AND WENT TO O...	Avoid This Year
2012	88	THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED GENTLY AS THE CAR WAS APPR...	Avoid This Year

Toyota PRIUS C — All Years

Toyota PRIUS C — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid